Vegan chain Neat Burger, backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, Lewis Hamilton, shutters UK locations
Vegan chain Neat Burger, backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, Lewis Hamilton, shutters UK locations Formula 1 world champion racer Lewis Hamilton launched Neat Burger, a vegan restaurant chain, in 2019. At its height, the chain boasted eight locations globally.
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Neat Burger, a vegan restaurant chain owned by actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton, is closing the remainder of its locations in the United Kingdom this month.
By the end of April, Neat Burger will close its remaining two U.K. locations, which are in London's Soho and Camden neighborhoods, the chain told USA TODAY on Wednesday. Only two of the Neat Burgers' once eight restaurants will remain open.
As the chain prepares to shutter more doors, here's more to know about Neat Burger.
What is Neat Burger?
Hamilton launched Neat Burger in 2019, with his first location in London. Neat Burger expanded into the U.S. in 2023, with the first location in New York City. However, this location has since closed. At its height, Neat Burger operated eight locations globally.
Over the years, several popular names have invested in the brand, including DiCaprio in 2022 and Belgian soccer player Thibaut Courtois in 2023.
Per Neat Burger social media profiles, the chain offers vegan burgers and sandwiches, vegan wings, protein bowls and salads, and vegan milkshakes.
What Neat Burger locations will remain open?
Neat Burger told USA TODAY that its two locations in Milan, Italy will remain open.
As of Wednesday, Neat Burger's location tracker was not functioning online.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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